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A Pacific storm could help California crews battle the dangerous Pack Fire in Mono County, but it could also wreak havoc on fire-charred communities further south.
The Aurora Borealis was spotted in a large swath of states, including Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Washington state. Northern lights were visible as far south as parts of Florida and Alabama, a relatively rare occurrence that highlights the severity of this week's storms.
Geomagnetic storms occur when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth’s atmosphere, creating auroras.
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Severe geomagnetic storm sparks northern lights across North America and as far south as Mexico (photos)
Vivid auroras lit up skies across North America and Europe as a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest this solar cycle, rattled Earth's magnetic field.
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More than 11,000 homes lose power as storms with spectacular lightning hit south-east Queensland
An intense storm cell with dramatic lightning moves over the Brisbane area, delaying Friday evening commuters with heavy rain, strong winds and large hail.
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South Carolina: Some storms possible this afternoon before arctic temperatures arrive
The Upstate area of South Carolina will experience a significant drop in temperatures Monday with the higher elevations of the North Carolina mountains possibly seeing snow.
SOUTH GEORGIA, (WALB) - A rare G4 geomagnetic solar storm put on a dazzling light show across South Georgia Tuesday night, and residents were quick to capture the moment. Scientists say the sun is near the peak of its current 11-year cycle which sparks the solar activity.